What students learn in Computer class!

Our technology program consists of a multi-faceted format. Students are involved with programs and applications in presentation, graphic creation and manipulation, drill and practice lessons directed by the curriculum and basic keyboarding skills. Some of the applications that we use are Word (where students provide content, graphic selection and manipulation on the page making use of column management, text box usage with a background or border), Tux Paint (graphic creation and presentation skills), Inspiration (a graphic organizer resource), Internet websites that promote problem solving and educational drill and practice, (review of their classroom curriculum). In addition, the students become familiar with Powerpoint, where the students provide information from their corresponding curriculum and show their understanding in a presentation format. Animations, graphic selection, and usage are key here involving both form and creativity. Also this year we will develop our skills using block programming using computer code techniques and use our skills at 3D modeling through an autoCAD rendering Google App. We are now involved in a Robotics Class featuring Lego Mindstorms EV3 robots!

1st Grade - Assignments using several graphic tools at a time located on the toolbar of our drawing program. Use weekly words in sentences and drawing. Saving and opening projects. Critical thinking activities based upon core curriculum standards.

3rd Grade works with keyboard training with the homerow with emphasis on proper placement of the fingers and memorization of the keys. Curricular reinforcement of math and english skills are also explored at this time. Intro Google Sketchup-- a 3D modeling application. Creating an animated scene with Stickman animation. Critical thinking activities based upon core curriculum standards.

4th Grade - We're working with Open Office and it's editing features. We will continue to apply writing skills with emphasis on capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Introduction to block programming. Google Sketchup-- a 3D modeling application. Using Stickman Animator - creating and using editing tools in an animation program.

5th Grade - Continue keyboarding each class and basic word processing, with an emphasis on formatting and editing. We will begin presentation activities adding graphics and navigation through the presentation. Introduction to block programming. Intro Google Sketchup-- a 3D modeling application. Using Stickman Animator - creating and using editing tools in an animation program.

6th Grade - We continue keyboarding each class and our word processing skills will include formatting,editing, and adding graphics. Spreadsheets activities with the use of formatting, editing, addition and deleting of data and simple graphs. Introduction to block programming. Intro Google Sketchup-- a 3D modeling application. Creating a newsletter with a text document. Using Stickman Animator - creating and using editing tools in an animation program. Designing a floor plan with Open Office drawing tools. Adding graphics and animations to Open Office presentation shapes. Making a graphic organizer and inserting hyperlinks. Note card creation and editing with borders and background colors with Open Office.

7th Grade - Continue keyboarding, presentation activities, and introduce graphic organizers with downloaded graphics from the Internet. Introduction to block programming. Intro Google Sketchup-- a 3D modeling application. Creating a newsletter with a text document. Using Stickman Animator - creating and using editing tools in an animation program. Designing a floor plan with Open Office drawing tools. Adding graphics and animations to Open Office shapes. Making a graphic organizer and inserting hyperlinks. Making flash cards utilizing the text background and border functions.

8th Grade - Keyboarding, presentation software, graphic organizers, with an animation app to assist the understanding of a concept or internalization of a lesson. Introduction to programming code. Intro Google Sketchup-- a 3D modeling application. Creating a newsletter with a text document. Designing a floor plan with Open Office drawing tools. Using Stickman Animator - creating and using editing tools in an animation program. Adding graphics and animations in Open Office presentation app. Making a graphic organizer and inserting hyperlinks. Notecards and flashcards using border and background functions.